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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 1,004.61 and 466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 1,004.61 and 466.39 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 1,004.61 = 466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/1,004.61 = 466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 1,004.61 × 466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 468,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,540.06/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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