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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.62, 1,005.06 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.62, 1,005.06 and 280.56 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.62 : 1,005.06 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.62/1,005.06 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.62x = 1,005.06 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.62x = 281,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,979.63/670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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