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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,010.21 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,010.21 and 477.36 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,010.21 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,010.21 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,010.21 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 482,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,231.46/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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