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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.58, 1,004.23 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.58, 1,004.23 and 395.85 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.58 : 1,004.23 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.58/1,004.23 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.58x = 1,004.23 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.58x = 397,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,528.71/670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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