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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.99, 1,006.17 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.99, 1,006.17 and 397.12 is: 595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.99 : 1,006.17 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.99/1,006.17 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.99x = 1,006.17 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.99x = 399,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,570.23/670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.49

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