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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 1,011.20 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 1,011.20 and 332.16 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 1,011.20 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/1,011.20 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 1,011.20 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 335,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,880.19/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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