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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.85, 1,006.73 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.85, 1,006.73 and 324.57 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.85 : 1,006.73 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.85/1,006.73 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.85x = 1,006.73 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.85x = 326,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,757.73/670.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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