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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 1,011.66 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 1,011.66 and 322.96 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 1,011.66 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/1,011.66 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 1,011.66 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 326,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,725.71/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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