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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.14, 1,006.10 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.14, 1,006.10 and 462.68 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.14 : 1,006.10 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.14/1,006.10 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.14x = 1,006.10 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.14x = 465,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,500.51/672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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