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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 1,004.22 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 1,004.22 and 424.11 is: 634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 1,004.22 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/1,004.22 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 1,004.22 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 425,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,899.74/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.70

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