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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.63, 1,005.60 and 248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.63, 1,005.60 and 248.35 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.63 : 1,005.60 = 248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.63/1,005.60 = 248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.63x = 1,005.60 × 248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.63x = 249,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,740.76/670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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