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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.77, 1,005.70 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.77, 1,005.70 and 323.68 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.77 : 1,005.70 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.77/1,005.70 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.77x = 1,005.70 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.77x = 325,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,524.98/670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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