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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.42, 1,004.59 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.42, 1,004.59 and 465.39 is: 697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.42 : 1,004.59 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.42/1,004.59 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.42x = 1,004.59 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.42x = 467,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,526.14/670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.36

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