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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,004.62 and 644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,004.62 and 644.85 is: 966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,004.62 = 644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,004.62 = 644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,004.62 × 644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 647,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,823.91/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.22

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