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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,004.58 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,004.58 and 454.24 is: 680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,004.58 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,004.58 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,004.58 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 456,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,320.42/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.59

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