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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,008.45 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,008.45 and 480.30 is: 719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,008.45 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,008.45 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,008.45 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 484,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,358.54/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.81

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