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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.70, 1,006.46 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.70, 1,006.46 and 646.08 is: 968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.70 : 1,006.46 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.70/1,006.46 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.70x = 1,006.46 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.70x = 650,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,245.41/671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.06

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