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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,003.65 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,003.65 and 412.14 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,003.65 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,003.65 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,003.65 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 413,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,644.31/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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