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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.47, 1,007.64 and 489.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.47, 1,007.64 and 489.01 is: 732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.47 : 1,007.64 = 489.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.47/1,007.64 = 489.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.47x = 1,007.64 × 489.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.47x = 492,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,746.04/672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.74

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