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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.34, 1,006.16 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.34, 1,006.16 and 427.04 is: 640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.34 : 1,006.16 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.34/1,006.16 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.34x = 1,006.16 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.34x = 429,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,670.57/670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.97

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