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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.93, 1,007.78 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.93, 1,007.78 and 413.10 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.93 : 1,007.78 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.93/1,007.78 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.93x = 1,007.78 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.93x = 416,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,311.85/672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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