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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.77, 1,004.19 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.77, 1,004.19 and 498.24 is: 745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.77 : 1,004.19 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.77/1,004.19 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.77x = 1,004.19 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.77x = 500,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,327.63/670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.90

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