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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 1,008.65 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 1,008.65 and 484.38 is: 726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 1,008.65 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/1,008.65 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 1,008.65 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 488,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,571.10/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.93

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