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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 1,008.27 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 1,008.27 and 416.58 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 1,008.27 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/1,008.27 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 1,008.27 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 420,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,025.12/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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