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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.55, 1,010.37 and 478.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.55, 1,010.37 and 478.03 is: 718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.55 : 1,010.37 = 478.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.55/1,010.37 = 478.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.55x = 1,010.37 × 478.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.55x = 482,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,987.17/672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.14

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