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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 1,004.44 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 1,004.44 and 395.74 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 1,004.44 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/1,004.44 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 1,004.44 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 397,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,497.09/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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