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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,004.36 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,004.36 and 651.04 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,004.36 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,004.36 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,004.36 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 653,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,878.53/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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