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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 1,008.87 and 477.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 1,008.87 and 477.03 is: 716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 1,008.87 = 477.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/1,008.87 = 477.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 1,008.87 × 477.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 481,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,257.42/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.63

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