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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 1,007.43 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 1,007.43 and 383.02 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 1,007.43 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/1,007.43 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 1,007.43 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 385,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,865.84/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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