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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,007.73 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,007.73 and 455.82 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,007.73 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,007.73 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,007.73 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 459,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,343.49/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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