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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 1,006.65 and 436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 1,006.65 and 436.81 is: 655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 1,006.65 = 436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/1,006.65 = 436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 1,006.65 × 436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 439,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,714.79/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.01

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