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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.61, 1,008.31 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.61, 1,008.31 and 467.28 is: 700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.61 : 1,008.31 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.61/1,008.31 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.61x = 1,008.31 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.61x = 471,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,156.89/672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.49

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