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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.91, 1,009.15 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.91, 1,009.15 and 441.79 is: 662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.91 : 1,009.15 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.91/1,009.15 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.91x = 1,009.15 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.91x = 445,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,832.38/672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.54

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