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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 1,005.24 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 1,005.24 and 487.08 is: 730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,005.24 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,005.24 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,005.24 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 489,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,632.30/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.79

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