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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,005.62 and 183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,005.62 and 183.43 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,005.62 = 183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,005.62 = 183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,005.62 × 183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 184,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,460.88/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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