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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.10, 1,004.34 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.10, 1,004.34 and 487.04 is: 729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.10 : 1,004.34 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.10/1,004.34 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.10x = 1,004.34 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.10x = 489,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,153.75/670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.97

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