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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 1,007.25 and 497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 1,007.25 and 497.14 is: 746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 1,007.25 = 497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/1,007.25 = 497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 1,007.25 × 497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 500,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,744.27/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.24

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