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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.06, 1,012.20 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.06, 1,012.20 and 328.26 is: 492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.06 : 1,012.20 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.06/1,012.20 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.06x = 1,012.20 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.06x = 332,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,264.77/675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.20

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