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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.25, 1,005.15 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.25, 1,005.15 and 340.88 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.25 : 1,005.15 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.25/1,005.15 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.25x = 1,005.15 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.25x = 342,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,630.51/670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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