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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.42, 1,003.92 and 422.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.42, 1,003.92 and 422.97 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.42 : 1,003.92 = 422.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.42/1,003.92 = 422.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.42x = 1,003.92 × 422.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.42x = 424,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,628.04/670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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