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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 1,006.28 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 1,006.28 and 489.48 is: 734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 1,006.28 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/1,006.28 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 1,006.28 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 492,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,553.93/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.45

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