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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.25, 1,007.59 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.25, 1,007.59 and 282.08 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.25 : 1,007.59 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.25/1,007.59 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.25x = 1,007.59 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.25x = 284,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,223.33/672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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