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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,005.84 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,005.84 and 378.64 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,005.84 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,005.84 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,005.84 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 380,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,851.26/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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