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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,005.71 and 345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,005.71 and 345.62 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,005.71 = 345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,005.71 = 345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,005.71 × 345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 347,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,586.73/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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