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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.08, 1,004.40 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.08, 1,004.40 and 396.12 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.08 : 1,004.40 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.08/1,004.40 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.08x = 1,004.40 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.08x = 397,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,862.93/670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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