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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.55, 1,004.60 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.55, 1,004.60 and 381.38 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.55 : 1,004.60 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.55/1,004.60 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.55x = 1,004.60 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.55x = 383,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,130.28/670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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