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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 1,007.07 and 465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 1,007.07 and 465.34 is: 698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 1,007.07 = 465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/1,007.07 = 465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 1,007.07 × 465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 468,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,629.95/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.01

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