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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 1,005.78 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 1,005.78 and 382.68 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 1,005.78 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/1,005.78 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 1,005.78 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 384,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,891.89/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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