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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.90, 1,005.57 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.90, 1,005.57 and 397.22 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.90 : 1,005.57 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.90/1,005.57 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.90x = 1,005.57 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.90x = 399,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,432.52/670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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