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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.09, 1,012.86 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.09, 1,012.86 and 328.64 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.09 : 1,012.86 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.09/1,012.86 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.09x = 1,012.86 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.09x = 332,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,861.25/675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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