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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.66, 1,007.74 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.66, 1,007.74 and 379.49 is: 569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.66 : 1,007.74 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.66/1,007.74 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.66x = 1,007.74 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.66x = 382,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,427.74/671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.38

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