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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,002.72 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,002.72 and 423.11 is: 633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,002.72 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,002.72 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,002.72 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 424,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,260.86/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.21

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