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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,008.53 and 428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,008.53 and 428.27 is: 643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,008.53 = 428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,008.53 = 428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,008.53 × 428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 431,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,923.14/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.44

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