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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.17, 1,010.58 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.17, 1,010.58 and 327.52 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.17 : 1,010.58 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.17/1,010.58 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.17x = 1,010.58 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.17x = 330,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,982.35/674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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