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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 1,007.51 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 1,007.51 and 379.82 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 1,007.51 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/1,007.51 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 1,007.51 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 382,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,673.07/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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