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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 1,008.40 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 1,008.40 and 467.20 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 1,008.40 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/1,008.40 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 1,008.40 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 471,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,124.48/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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