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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,004.10 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,004.10 and 435.29 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,004.10 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,004.10 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,004.10 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 437,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,074.69/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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