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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 1,011.52 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 1,011.52 and 332.48 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 1,011.52 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/1,011.52 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 1,011.52 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 336,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,310.17/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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