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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 1,008.07 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 1,008.07 and 404.82 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 1,008.07 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/1,008.07 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 1,008.07 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 408,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,086.90/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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