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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 1,006.80 and 466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 1,006.80 and 466.90 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 1,006.80 = 466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/1,006.80 = 466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 1,006.80 × 466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 470,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,074.92/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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