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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 1,015.26 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 1,015.26 and 325.20 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 1,015.26 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/1,015.26 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 1,015.26 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 330,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,162.55/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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