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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,004.57 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,004.57 and 476.56 is: 713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,004.57 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,004.57 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,004.57 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 478,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,730.47/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.08

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