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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.95, 1,006.56 and 465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.95, 1,006.56 and 465.57 is: 698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.95 : 1,006.56 = 465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.95/1,006.56 = 465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.95x = 1,006.56 × 465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.95x = 468,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,624.14/670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.45

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