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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 1,009.08 and 429.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 1,009.08 and 429.05 is: 643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 1,009.08 = 429.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/1,009.08 = 429.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 1,009.08 × 429.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 432,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,945.77/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.96

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