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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 1,007.46 and 476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 1,007.46 and 476.42 is: 713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 1,007.46 = 476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/1,007.46 = 476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 1,007.46 × 476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 479,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,969.06/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.83

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