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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,005.60 and 451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,005.60 and 451.49 is: 676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,005.60 = 451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,005.60 = 451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,005.60 × 451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 454,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,018.34/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.54

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