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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,008.27 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,008.27 and 455.88 is: 685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,008.27 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,008.27 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,008.27 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 459,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,650.13/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.04

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