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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,007.28 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,007.28 and 452.88 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,007.28 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,007.28 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,007.28 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 456,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,176.97/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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