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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.43, 1,006.61 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.43, 1,006.61 and 465.38 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.43 : 1,006.61 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.43/1,006.61 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.43x = 1,006.61 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.43x = 468,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,456.16/671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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