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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.53, 1,010.40 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.53, 1,010.40 and 328.15 is: 491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.53 : 1,010.40 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.53/1,010.40 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.53x = 1,010.40 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.53x = 331,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,562.76/674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.55

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