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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.20, 1,008.42 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.20, 1,008.42 and 325.77 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.20 : 1,008.42 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.20/1,008.42 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.20x = 1,008.42 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.20x = 328,513.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,513.65/672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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