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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 1,007.58 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 1,007.58 and 415.08 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 1,007.58 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/1,007.58 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 1,007.58 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 418,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,226.31/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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