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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.69, 1,005.88 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.69, 1,005.88 and 183.64 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.69 : 1,005.88 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.69/1,005.88 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.69x = 1,005.88 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.69x = 184,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,719.80/670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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