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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.45, 1,004.58 and 644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.45, 1,004.58 and 644.82 is: 966.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.45 : 1,004.58 = 644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.45/1,004.58 = 644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.45x = 1,004.58 × 644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.45x = 647,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,778.25/670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.18

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