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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,009.25 and 441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,009.25 and 441.83 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,009.25 = 441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,009.25 = 441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,009.25 × 441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 445,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,909.67/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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