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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.10, 1,008.58 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.10, 1,008.58 and 452.46 is: 679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.10 : 1,008.58 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.10/1,008.58 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.10x = 1,008.58 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.10x = 456,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,342.11/671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.99

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