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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,002.92 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,002.92 and 423.23 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,002.92 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,002.92 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,002.92 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 424,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,458.70/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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