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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.40, 1,004.90 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.40, 1,004.90 and 323.21 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.40 : 1,004.90 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.40/1,004.90 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.40x = 1,004.90 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.40x = 324,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,793.73/670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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