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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.15, 1,006.61 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.15, 1,006.61 and 455.07 is: 681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.15 : 1,006.61 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.15/1,006.61 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.15x = 1,006.61 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.15x = 458,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,075.74/672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.51

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