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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 1,008.82 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 1,008.82 and 608.16 is: 912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 1,008.82 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/1,008.82 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 1,008.82 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 613,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,523.97/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.41

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