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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.79, 1,005.85 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.79, 1,005.85 and 280.67 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.79 : 1,005.85 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.79/1,005.85 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.79x = 1,005.85 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.79x = 282,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,305.49/670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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