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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 1,008.41 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 1,008.41 and 383.58 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 1,008.41 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/1,008.41 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 1,008.41 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 386,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,805.91/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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