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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,004.91 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,004.91 and 280.04 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,004.91 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,004.91 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,004.91 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 281,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,416.81/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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