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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,006.52 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,006.52 and 489.68 is: 733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,006.52 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,006.52 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,006.52 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 492,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,872.71/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.44

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