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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.69, 1,005.92 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.69, 1,005.92 and 183.65 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.69 : 1,005.92 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.69/1,005.92 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.69x = 1,005.92 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.69x = 184,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,736.29/670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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