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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 1,007.19 and 475.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 1,007.19 and 475.91 is: 713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 1,007.19 = 475.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/1,007.19 = 475.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 1,007.19 × 475.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 479,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,331.79/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.78

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