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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.19, 1,011.40 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.19, 1,011.40 and 328.14 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.19 : 1,011.40 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.19/1,011.40 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.19x = 1,011.40 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.19x = 331,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,879.98/674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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