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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.80, 1,005.17 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.80, 1,005.17 and 466.76 is: 698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.80 : 1,005.17 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.80/1,005.17 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.80x = 1,005.17 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.80x = 469,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,173.15/671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.38

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