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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,005.75 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,005.75 and 411.96 is: 616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,005.75 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,005.75 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,005.75 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 414,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,328.77/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.51

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