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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 1,008.45 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 1,008.45 and 623.70 is: 935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 1,008.45 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/1,008.45 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 1,008.45 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 628,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,970.27/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.55

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