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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 1,010.97 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 1,010.97 and 327.24 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 1,010.97 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/1,010.97 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 1,010.97 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 330,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,829.82/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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