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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,003.32 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,003.32 and 426.96 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,003.32 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,003.32 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,003.32 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 428,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,377.51/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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