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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.29, 1,004.97 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.29, 1,004.97 and 396.24 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.29 : 1,004.97 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.29/1,004.97 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.29x = 1,004.97 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.29x = 398,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,202.31/670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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