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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,006.50 and 488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,006.50 and 488.92 is: 733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,006.50 = 488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,006.50 = 488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,006.50 × 488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 492,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,097.98/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.95

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