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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,005.96 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,005.96 and 183.64 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,005.96 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,005.96 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,005.96 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 184,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,734.49/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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