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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.03, 1,012.57 and 328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.03, 1,012.57 and 328.63 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.03 : 1,012.57 = 328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.03/1,012.57 = 328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.03x = 1,012.57 × 328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.03x = 332,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,761.70/676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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