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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.18, 1,004.94 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.18, 1,004.94 and 396.59 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.18 : 1,004.94 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.18/1,004.94 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.18x = 1,004.94 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.18x = 398,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,544.13/671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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