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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.03, 1,006.59 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.03, 1,006.59 and 475.51 is: 714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.03 : 1,006.59 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.03/1,006.59 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.03x = 1,006.59 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.03x = 478,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,641.23/670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.36

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