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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,009.35 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,009.35 and 413.70 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,009.35 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,009.35 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,009.35 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 417,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,568.10/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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