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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.10, 1,004.72 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.10, 1,004.72 and 396.27 is: 594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.10 : 1,004.72 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.10/1,004.72 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.10x = 1,004.72 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.10x = 398,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,138.41/670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.15

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