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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.88, 1,006.63 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.88, 1,006.63 and 454.82 is: 682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.88 : 1,006.63 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.88/1,006.63 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.88x = 1,006.63 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.88x = 457,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,829.29/670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.43

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