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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.66, 1,008.90 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.66, 1,008.90 and 411.78 is: 618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.66 : 1,008.90 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.66/1,008.90 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.66x = 1,008.90 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.66x = 415,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,444.84/671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.53

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