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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 1,012.05 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 1,012.05 and 328.28 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 1,012.05 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/1,012.05 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 1,012.05 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 332,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,235.77/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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