Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 1,004.76 and 237.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 670, 1,004.76 and 237.04 is: 355.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670 : 1,004.76 = 237.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670/1,004.76 = 237.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670x = 1,004.76 × 237.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670x = 238,168.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,168.31/670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.48
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