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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.55, 1,006.04 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.55, 1,006.04 and 423.47 is: 635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.55 : 1,006.04 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.55/1,006.04 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.55x = 1,006.04 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.55x = 426,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,022.73/670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.33

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