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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 1,006.66 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 1,006.66 and 425.74 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 1,006.66 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/1,006.66 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 1,006.66 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 428,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,575.43/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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