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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 1,008.95 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 1,008.95 and 380.23 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 1,008.95 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/1,008.95 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 1,008.95 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 383,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,628.63/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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