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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.43, 1,007.45 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.43, 1,007.45 and 424.59 is: 637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.43 : 1,007.45 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.43/1,007.45 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.43x = 1,007.45 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.43x = 427,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,753.20/671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.08

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