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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 1,011.74 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 1,011.74 and 327.76 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 1,011.74 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/1,011.74 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 1,011.74 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 331,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,603.73/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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