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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 1,007.02 and 424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 1,007.02 and 424.51 is: 636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 1,007.02 = 424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/1,007.02 = 424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 1,007.02 × 424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 427,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,490.06/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.65

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