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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,005.87 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,005.87 and 201.93 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,005.87 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,005.87 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,005.87 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 203,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,115.33/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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