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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 1,007.10 and 498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 1,007.10 and 498.27 is: 746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 1,007.10 = 498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/1,007.10 = 498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 1,007.10 × 498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 501,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,807.72/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.94

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