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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.71, 1,006.98 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.71, 1,006.98 and 437.52 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.71 : 1,006.98 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.71/1,006.98 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.71x = 1,006.98 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.71x = 440,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,572.82/671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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