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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 1,010.93 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 1,010.93 and 327.56 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 1,010.93 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/1,010.93 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 1,010.93 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 331,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,141.07/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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