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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.84, 1,003.74 and 488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.84, 1,003.74 and 488.68 is: 731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.84 : 1,003.74 = 488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.84/1,003.74 = 488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.84x = 1,003.74 × 488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.84x = 490,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,507.66/670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.18

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