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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.35, 1,008.57 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.35, 1,008.57 and 281.96 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.35 : 1,008.57 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.35/1,008.57 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.35x = 1,008.57 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.35x = 284,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,376.40/672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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