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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.30, 1,007.42 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.30, 1,007.42 and 555.48 is: 834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.30 : 1,007.42 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.30/1,007.42 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.30x = 1,007.42 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.30x = 559,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,598.88/670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.85

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