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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.45, 1,008.87 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.45, 1,008.87 and 239.64 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.45 : 1,008.87 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.45/1,008.87 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.45x = 1,008.87 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.45x = 241,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,765.61/672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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