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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.14, 1,008.66 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.14, 1,008.66 and 441.13 is: 661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.14 : 1,008.66 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.14/1,008.66 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.14x = 1,008.66 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.14x = 444,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,950.19/672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.99

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