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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.40, 925.40 and 588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.40, 925.40 and 588.38 is: 812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.40 : 925.40 = 588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.40/925.40 = 588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.40x = 925.40 × 588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.40x = 544,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,486.85/670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.18

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