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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.62, 1,005.58 and 485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.62, 1,005.58 and 485.80 is: 728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.62 : 1,005.58 = 485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.62/1,005.58 = 485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.62x = 1,005.58 × 485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.62x = 488,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,508.86/670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.44

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