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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,008.44 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,008.44 and 397.37 is: 597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,008.44 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,008.44 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,008.44 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 400,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,723.80/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.15

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