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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.82, 1,005.60 and 497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.82, 1,005.60 and 497.27 is: 745.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.82 : 1,005.60 = 497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.82/1,005.60 = 497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.82x = 1,005.60 × 497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.82x = 500,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,049.68/670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.44

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