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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.06, 1,005.12 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.06, 1,005.12 and 280.18 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.06 : 1,005.12 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.06/1,005.12 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.06x = 1,005.12 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.06x = 281,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,614.52/670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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