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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 1,006.47 and 397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 1,006.47 and 397.23 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 1,006.47 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/1,006.47 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 1,006.47 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 399,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,800.08/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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