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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.28, 1,008.45 and 490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.28, 1,008.45 and 490.03 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.28 : 1,008.45 = 490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.28/1,008.45 = 490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.28x = 1,008.45 × 490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.28x = 494,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,168.23/672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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