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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.40, 1,005.57 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.40, 1,005.57 and 183.44 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.40 : 1,005.57 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.40/1,005.57 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.40x = 1,005.57 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.40x = 184,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,456.73/670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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