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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.40, 924.64 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.40, 924.64 and 582.72 is: 803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.40 : 924.64 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.40/924.64 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.40x = 924.64 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.40x = 538,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,806.22/670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.71

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