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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.37 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.37 and 323.73 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.37 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.37 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.37 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 325,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,466.81/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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