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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 1,008.48 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 1,008.48 and 670.12 is: 999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 1,008.48 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/1,008.48 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 1,008.48 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 675,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,794.22/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.29

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