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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.09, 1,005.33 and 566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.09, 1,005.33 and 566.30 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.09 : 1,005.33 = 566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.09/1,005.33 = 566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.09x = 1,005.33 × 566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.09x = 569,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,318.38/670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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