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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.95, 1,001.46 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.95, 1,001.46 and 343.08 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.95 : 1,001.46 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.95/1,001.46 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.95x = 1,001.46 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.95x = 343,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,580.90/667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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