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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,005.40 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,005.40 and 475.04 is: 711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,005.40 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,005.40 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,005.40 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 477,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,597.81/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.76

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