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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 1,008.63 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 1,008.63 and 185.48 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 1,008.63 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/1,008.63 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 1,008.63 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 187,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,080.69/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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