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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,006.32 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,006.32 and 625.40 is: 937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,006.32 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,006.32 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,006.32 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 629,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,352.53/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.26

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