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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 1,012.23 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 1,012.23 and 328.05 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 1,012.23 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/1,012.23 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 1,012.23 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 332,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,062.05/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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