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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,008.57 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,008.57 and 397.35 is: 597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,008.57 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,008.57 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,008.57 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 400,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,755.29/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.14

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