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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 1,004.62 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 1,004.62 and 453.80 is: 680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 1,004.62 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/1,004.62 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 1,004.62 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 455,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,896.56/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.24

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