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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.37, 1,005.44 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.37, 1,005.44 and 323.91 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.37 : 1,005.44 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.37/1,005.44 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.37x = 1,005.44 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.37x = 325,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,670.45/670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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