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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.74, 924.66 and 596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.74, 924.66 and 596.94 is: 822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.74 : 924.66 = 596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.74/924.66 = 596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.74x = 924.66 × 596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.74x = 551,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,966.54/670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.92

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