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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.49, 1,005.71 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.49, 1,005.71 and 237.63 is: 356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.49 : 1,005.71 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.49/1,005.71 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.49x = 1,005.71 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.49x = 238,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,985.68/670.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.44

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