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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.51, 1,008.58 and 476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.51, 1,008.58 and 476.93 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.51 : 1,008.58 = 476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.51/1,008.58 = 476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.51x = 1,008.58 × 476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.51x = 481,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,022.94/672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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