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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,006.62 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,006.62 and 382.44 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,006.62 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,006.62 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,006.62 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 384,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,971.75/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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