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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,007.66 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,007.66 and 428.04 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,007.66 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,007.66 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,007.66 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 431,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,318.79/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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