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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.78, 1,005.61 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.78, 1,005.61 and 465.75 is: 698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.78 : 1,005.61 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.78/1,005.61 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.78x = 1,005.61 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.78x = 468,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,362.86/670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.24

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