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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.26, 1,012.06 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.26, 1,012.06 and 328.31 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.26 : 1,012.06 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.26/1,012.06 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.26x = 1,012.06 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.26x = 332,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,271.13/675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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