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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 1,008.54 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 1,008.54 and 287.76 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 1,008.54 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/1,008.54 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 1,008.54 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 290,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,217.47/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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