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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.82, 1,006.56 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.82, 1,006.56 and 453.96 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.82 : 1,006.56 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.82/1,006.56 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.82x = 1,006.56 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.82x = 456,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,937.98/670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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