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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,007.74 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,007.74 and 287.08 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,007.74 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,007.74 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,007.74 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 289,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,302.00/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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