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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.75, 1,012.97 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.75, 1,012.97 and 328.68 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.75 : 1,012.97 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.75/1,012.97 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.75x = 1,012.97 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.75x = 332,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,942.98/675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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