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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 1,005.16 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 1,005.16 and 424.74 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 1,005.16 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/1,005.16 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 1,005.16 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 426,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,931.66/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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