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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.24, 1,003.44 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.24, 1,003.44 and 498.72 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.24 : 1,003.44 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.24/1,003.44 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.24x = 1,003.44 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.24x = 500,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,435.60/670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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