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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.97, 1,007.34 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.97, 1,007.34 and 379.65 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.97 : 1,007.34 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.97/1,007.34 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.97x = 1,007.34 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.97x = 382,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,436.63/671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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