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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 1,008.39 and 463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 1,008.39 and 463.93 is: 696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 1,008.39 = 463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/1,008.39 = 463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 1,008.39 × 463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 467,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,822.37/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.18

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