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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.75, 1,005.43 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.75, 1,005.43 and 378.39 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.75 : 1,005.43 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.75/1,005.43 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.75x = 1,005.43 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.75x = 380,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,444.66/670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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