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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 1,007.42 and 477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 1,007.42 and 477.22 is: 714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 1,007.42 = 477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/1,007.42 = 477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 1,007.42 × 477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 480,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,760.97/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.67

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