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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.33, 1,003.96 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.33, 1,003.96 and 487.27 is: 729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.33 : 1,003.96 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.33/1,003.96 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.33x = 1,003.96 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.33x = 489,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,199.59/670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.79

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