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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 1,006.02 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 1,006.02 and 427.02 is: 640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 1,006.02 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/1,006.02 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 1,006.02 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 429,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,590.66/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.79

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