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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 1,006.16 and 508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 1,006.16 and 508.46 is: 763.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 1,006.16 = 508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/1,006.16 = 508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 1,006.16 × 508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 511,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,584.54/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.04

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