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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 1,005.16 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 1,005.16 and 362.63 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 1,005.16 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/1,005.16 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 1,005.16 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 364,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,501.17/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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