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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.59 and 448.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.59 and 448.22 is: 672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.59 = 448.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.59 = 448.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.59 × 448.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 451,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,177.97/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.33

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