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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,007.72 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,007.72 and 452.68 is: 678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,007.72 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,007.72 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,007.72 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 456,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,174.69/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.77

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