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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.28, 1,002.98 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.28, 1,002.98 and 464.33 is: 694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.28 : 1,002.98 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.28/1,002.98 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.28x = 1,002.98 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.28x = 465,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,717.37/670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.82

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