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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 1,005.57 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 1,005.57 and 183.42 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 1,005.57 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/1,005.57 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 1,005.57 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 184,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,441.65/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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