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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 1,007.16 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 1,007.16 and 260.56 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 1,007.16 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/1,007.16 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 1,007.16 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 262,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,425.61/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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