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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,004.27 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,004.27 and 322.74 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,004.27 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,004.27 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,004.27 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 324,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,116.49/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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