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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.47, 1,004.64 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.47, 1,004.64 and 487.02 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.47 : 1,004.64 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.47/1,004.64 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.47x = 1,004.64 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.47x = 489,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,279.77/670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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