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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 1,008.30 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 1,008.30 and 282.11 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 1,008.30 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/1,008.30 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 1,008.30 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 284,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,446.47/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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