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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 1,008.63 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 1,008.63 and 467.51 is: 700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 1,008.63 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/1,008.63 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 1,008.63 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 471,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,539.57/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.68

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