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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 1,004.79 and 466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 1,004.79 and 466.51 is: 698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 1,004.79 = 466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/1,004.79 = 466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 1,004.79 × 466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 468,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,744.58/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.00

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