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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 1,004.89 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 1,004.89 and 183.09 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,004.89 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,004.89 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,004.89 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 183,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,985.31/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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