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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.67, 1,006.65 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.67, 1,006.65 and 324.18 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.67 : 1,006.65 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.67/1,006.65 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.67x = 1,006.65 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.67x = 326,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,335.80/670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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