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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 1,011.33 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 1,011.33 and 327.96 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,011.33 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,011.33 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,011.33 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 331,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,675.79/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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