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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 1,004.27 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 1,004.27 and 590.22 is: 884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 1,004.27 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/1,004.27 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 1,004.27 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 592,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,737.29/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.14

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