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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.08, 1,003.88 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.08, 1,003.88 and 345.80 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.08 : 1,003.88 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.08/1,003.88 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.08x = 1,003.88 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.08x = 347,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,141.70/670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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