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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.94, 1,005.45 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.94, 1,005.45 and 381.78 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.94 : 1,005.45 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.94/1,005.45 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.94x = 1,005.45 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.94x = 383,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,860.70/670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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