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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 1,011 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 1,011 and 328.01 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 1,011 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/1,011 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 1,011 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 331,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,613.06/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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