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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 1,006.08 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 1,006.08 and 280.84 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 1,006.08 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/1,006.08 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 1,006.08 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 282,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,547.51/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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