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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.26, 1,005.50 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.26, 1,005.50 and 323.79 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.26 : 1,005.50 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.26/1,005.50 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.26x = 1,005.50 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.26x = 325,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,570.85/670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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