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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.87, 1,008.09 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.87, 1,008.09 and 348.47 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.87 : 1,008.09 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.87/1,008.09 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.87x = 1,008.09 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.87x = 351,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,282.34/672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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