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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.86, 1,008.68 and 467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.86, 1,008.68 and 467.53 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.86 : 1,008.68 = 467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.86/1,008.68 = 467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.86x = 1,008.68 × 467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.86x = 471,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,584.29/672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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