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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 924.66 and 512.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 924.66 and 512.79 is: 707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 924.66 = 512.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/924.66 = 512.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 924.66 × 512.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 474,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,156.40/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.22

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