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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 1,007.58 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 1,007.58 and 441.12 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 1,007.58 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/1,007.58 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 1,007.58 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 444,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,463.69/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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