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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,009.46 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,009.46 and 443.32 is: 664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,009.46 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,009.46 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,009.46 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 447,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,513.81/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.99

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