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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 1,006.40 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 1,006.40 and 455.40 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 1,006.40 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/1,006.40 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 1,006.40 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 458,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,312.28/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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