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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,008 and 456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,008 and 456.27 is: 685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,008 = 456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,008 = 456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,008 × 456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 459,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,920.16/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.51

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