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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 1,006.89 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 1,006.89 and 476.04 is: 713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 1,006.89 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/1,006.89 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 1,006.89 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 479,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,319.92/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.26

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