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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.29, 1,009.07 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.29, 1,009.07 and 476.73 is: 715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.29 : 1,009.07 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.29/1,009.07 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.29x = 1,009.07 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.29x = 481,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,051.56/672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.55

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