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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 1,006.32 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 1,006.32 and 487.28 is: 729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 1,006.32 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/1,006.32 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 1,006.32 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 490,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,359.61/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.75

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