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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 1,007.86 and 452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 1,007.86 and 452.53 is: 678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 1,007.86 = 452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/1,007.86 = 452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 1,007.86 × 452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 456,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,079.58/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.67

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