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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.30, 1,001.53 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.30, 1,001.53 and 590.10 is: 881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.30 : 1,001.53 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.30/1,001.53 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.30x = 1,001.53 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.30x = 591,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,002.85/670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.70

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