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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 1,006.04 and 452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 1,006.04 and 452.06 is: 678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 1,006.04 = 452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/1,006.04 = 452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 1,006.04 × 452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 454,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,783.15/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.22

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