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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.66, 1,004.52 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.66, 1,004.52 and 395.92 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.66 : 1,004.52 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.66/1,004.52 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.66x = 1,004.52 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.66x = 397,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,709.56/670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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