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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.05, 1,004.94 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.05, 1,004.94 and 345.24 is: 517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.05 : 1,004.94 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.05/1,004.94 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.05x = 1,004.94 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.05x = 346,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,945.49/670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.79

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