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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 1,007.92 and 477.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 1,007.92 and 477.19 is: 715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 1,007.92 = 477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/1,007.92 = 477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 1,007.92 × 477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 480,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,969.41/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.19

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