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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,011.12 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,011.12 and 327.39 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,011.12 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,011.12 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,011.12 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 331,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,030.58/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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