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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 1,006.72 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 1,006.72 and 424.66 is: 636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 1,006.72 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/1,006.72 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 1,006.72 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 427,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,513.72/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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