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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.66, 1,005.99 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.66, 1,005.99 and 275.53 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.66 : 1,005.99 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.66/1,005.99 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.66x = 1,005.99 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.66x = 277,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,180.42/670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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