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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 1,010.72 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 1,010.72 and 326.96 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 1,010.72 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/1,010.72 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 1,010.72 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 330,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,465.01/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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