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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 1,011.47 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 1,011.47 and 327.26 is: 490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 1,011.47 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/1,011.47 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 1,011.47 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 331,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,013.67/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.67

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