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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,007.19 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,007.19 and 466.83 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,007.19 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,007.19 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,007.19 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 470,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,186.51/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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