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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 1,006.41 and 451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 1,006.41 and 451.77 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 1,006.41 = 451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/1,006.41 = 451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 1,006.41 × 451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 454,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,665.85/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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