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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 1,008.65 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 1,008.65 and 383.25 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 1,008.65 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/1,008.65 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 1,008.65 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 386,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,563.20/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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