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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.21, 1,012.30 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.21, 1,012.30 and 328.28 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.21 : 1,012.30 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.21/1,012.30 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.21x = 1,012.30 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.21x = 332,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,314.81/675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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