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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 1,007.51 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 1,007.51 and 466.75 is: 698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 1,007.51 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/1,007.51 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 1,007.51 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 470,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,255.29/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.99

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