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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,009.32 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,009.32 and 288.14 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,009.32 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,009.32 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,009.32 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 290,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,825.46/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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