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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,005.41 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,005.41 and 183.47 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,005.41 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,005.41 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,005.41 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 184,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,457.55/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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