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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 1,006.14 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 1,006.14 and 488.01 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 1,006.14 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/1,006.14 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 1,006.14 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 491,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,006.38/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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