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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,009.44 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,009.44 and 431.02 is: 646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,009.44 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,009.44 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,009.44 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 435,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,088.88/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.53

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