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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 1,006.97 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 1,006.97 and 638.48 is: 957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 1,006.97 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/1,006.97 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 1,006.97 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 642,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,930.21/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.57

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