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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.47, 1,011.30 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.47, 1,011.30 and 327.12 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.47 : 1,011.30 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.47/1,011.30 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.47x = 1,011.30 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.47x = 330,816.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,816.46/674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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