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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 1,008.29 and 465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 1,008.29 and 465.59 is: 698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 1,008.29 = 465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/1,008.29 = 465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 1,008.29 × 465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 469,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,447.41/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.86

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