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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.31, 1,004.85 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.31, 1,004.85 and 496.77 is: 744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.31 : 1,004.85 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.31/1,004.85 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.31x = 1,004.85 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.31x = 499,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,179.33/670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.70

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