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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.48, 1,011.67 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.48, 1,011.67 and 326.74 is: 490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.48 : 1,011.67 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.48/1,011.67 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.48x = 1,011.67 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.48x = 330,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,553.06/674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.09

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