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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 1,006.70 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 1,006.70 and 398.16 is: 596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 1,006.70 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/1,006.70 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 1,006.70 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 400,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,825.68/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.88

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