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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,008.44 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,008.44 and 453.58 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,008.44 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,008.44 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,008.44 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 457,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,405.95/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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