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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 1,007.10 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 1,007.10 and 455.22 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 1,007.10 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/1,007.10 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 1,007.10 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 458,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,452.06/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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