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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 1,005.72 and 280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 1,005.72 and 280.42 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 1,005.72 = 280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/1,005.72 = 280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 1,005.72 × 280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 282,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,024.00/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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