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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,008.90 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,008.90 and 399.90 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,008.90 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,008.90 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,008.90 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 403,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,459.11/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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