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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,005.53 and 183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,005.53 and 183.43 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,005.53 = 183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,005.53 = 183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,005.53 × 183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 184,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,439.34/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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