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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.40, 1,006.46 and 516.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.40, 1,006.46 and 516.43 is: 775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.40 : 1,006.46 = 516.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.40/1,006.46 = 516.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.40x = 1,006.46 × 516.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.40x = 519,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,762.33/670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.31

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