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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.66, 1,007.70 and 397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.66, 1,007.70 and 397.18 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.66 : 1,007.70 = 397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.66/1,007.70 = 397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.66x = 1,007.70 × 397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.66x = 400,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,238.29/671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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