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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.58, 1,005.41 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.58, 1,005.41 and 423.93 is: 635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.58 : 1,005.41 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.58/1,005.41 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.58x = 1,005.41 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.58x = 426,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,228.29/670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.61

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