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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.65, 1,004.89 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.65, 1,004.89 and 411.60 is: 615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.65 : 1,004.89 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.65/1,004.89 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.65x = 1,004.89 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.65x = 413,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,606.67/671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.81

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