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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,008.09 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,008.09 and 398.46 is: 597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,008.09 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,008.09 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,008.09 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 401,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,683.54/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.69

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