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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.79, 1,005.80 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.79, 1,005.80 and 254.35 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.79 : 1,005.80 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.79/1,005.80 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.79x = 1,005.80 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.79x = 255,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,820.20/670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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