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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,011.75 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,011.75 and 327.75 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,011.75 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,011.75 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,011.75 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 331,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,601.06/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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