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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,005.16 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,005.16 and 396.96 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,005.16 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,005.16 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,005.16 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 399,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,008.31/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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