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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,008.80 and 397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,008.80 and 397.79 is: 597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,008.80 = 397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,008.80 = 397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,008.80 × 397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 401,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,283.52/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.59

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