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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 1,012.74 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 1,012.74 and 328.70 is: 492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 1,012.74 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/1,012.74 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 1,012.74 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 332,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,887.64/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.76

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