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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 1,005.72 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 1,005.72 and 323.57 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 1,005.72 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/1,005.72 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 1,005.72 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 325,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,423.33/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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