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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.58, 1,008.86 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.58, 1,008.86 and 185.64 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.58 : 1,008.86 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.58/1,008.86 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.58x = 1,008.86 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.58x = 187,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,284.77/672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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