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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.79, 1,012.77 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.79, 1,012.77 and 328.38 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.79 : 1,012.77 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.79/1,012.77 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.79x = 1,012.77 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.79x = 332,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,573.41/674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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