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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 1,008.89 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 1,008.89 and 282.49 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 1,008.89 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/1,008.89 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 1,008.89 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 285,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,001.34/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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