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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 1,008.70 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 1,008.70 and 398.14 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 1,008.70 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/1,008.70 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 1,008.70 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 401,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,600.30/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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