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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,006.49 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,006.49 and 467.51 is: 701.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,006.49 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,006.49 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,006.49 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 470,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,540.28/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.16

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