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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.15, 1,007.01 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.15, 1,007.01 and 428.15 is: 642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.15 : 1,007.01 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.15/1,007.01 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.15x = 1,007.01 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.15x = 431,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,151.33/671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.41

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