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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.99, 1,006.11 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.99, 1,006.11 and 397.28 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.99 : 1,006.11 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.99/1,006.11 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.99x = 1,006.11 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.99x = 399,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,702.07/670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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