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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.76, 1,006.54 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.76, 1,006.54 and 382.44 is: 573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.76 : 1,006.54 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.76/1,006.54 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.76x = 1,006.54 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.76x = 384,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,941.16/670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.89

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