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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.35, 1,006.35 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.35, 1,006.35 and 483.78 is: 724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.35 : 1,006.35 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.35/1,006.35 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.35x = 1,006.35 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.35x = 486,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,852.00/672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.11

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