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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,006.90 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,006.90 and 485.68 is: 728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,006.90 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,006.90 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,006.90 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 489,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,031.19/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.67

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