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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.63, 1,005.68 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.63, 1,005.68 and 269.79 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.63 : 1,005.68 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.63/1,005.68 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.63x = 1,005.68 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.63x = 271,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,322.41/670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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