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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,007.75 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,007.75 and 397.97 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,007.75 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,007.75 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,007.75 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 401,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,050.22/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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