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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.08, 924.40 and 512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.08, 924.40 and 512.68 is: 707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.08 : 924.40 = 512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.08/924.40 = 512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.08x = 924.40 × 512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.08x = 473,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,921.39/670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.26

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