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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.85, 1,009.24 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.85, 1,009.24 and 400.67 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.85 : 1,009.24 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.85/1,009.24 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.85x = 1,009.24 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.85x = 404,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,372.19/672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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