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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 1,007.28 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 1,007.28 and 397.76 is: 596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 1,007.28 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/1,007.28 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 1,007.28 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 400,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,648.67/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.44

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