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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.05, 1,004.94 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.05, 1,004.94 and 426.24 is: 639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.05 : 1,004.94 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.05/1,004.94 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.05x = 1,004.94 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.05x = 428,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,345.63/670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.27

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