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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,006.74 and 456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,006.74 and 456.16 is: 684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,006.74 = 456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,006.74 = 456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,006.74 × 456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 459,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,234.52/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.20

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