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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.71, 1,004.15 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.71, 1,004.15 and 453.90 is: 679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.71 : 1,004.15 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.71/1,004.15 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.71x = 1,004.15 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.71x = 455,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,781.42/670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.55

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