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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.77, 1,006.25 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.77, 1,006.25 and 324.29 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.77 : 1,006.25 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.77/1,006.25 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.77x = 1,006.25 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.77x = 326,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,310.16/670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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