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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.34, 1,004.25 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.34, 1,004.25 and 395.61 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.34 : 1,004.25 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.34/1,004.25 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.34x = 1,004.25 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.34x = 397,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,291.34/670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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