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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,005.63 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,005.63 and 465.50 is: 697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,005.63 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,005.63 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,005.63 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 468,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,115.74/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.11

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