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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.00, 1,005.13 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.00, 1,005.13 and 396.29 is: 594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.00 : 1,005.13 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.00/1,005.13 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.00x = 1,005.13 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.00x = 398,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,317.94/670.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.51

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