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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,006.15 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,006.15 and 475.54 is: 712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,006.15 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,006.15 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,006.15 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 478,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,457.16/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.51

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