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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,014.39 and 664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,014.39 and 664.47 is: 1,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,014.39 = 664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,014.39 = 664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,014.39 × 664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 674,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,031.72/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.79

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