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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.55, 1,005.48 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.55, 1,005.48 and 396.56 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.55 : 1,005.48 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.55/1,005.48 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.55x = 1,005.48 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.55x = 398,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,735.66/670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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