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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,008.06 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,008.06 and 282.06 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,008.06 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,008.06 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,008.06 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 284,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,333.40/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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