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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.14, 1,007.10 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.14, 1,007.10 and 427.78 is: 641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.14 : 1,007.10 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.14/1,007.10 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.14x = 1,007.10 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.14x = 430,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,817.24/671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.92

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