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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.06, 1,004.83 and 231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.06, 1,004.83 and 231.23 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.06 : 1,004.83 = 231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.06/1,004.83 = 231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.06x = 1,004.83 × 231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.06x = 232,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,346.84/670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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