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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.36, 1,004.82 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.36, 1,004.82 and 345.28 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.36 : 1,004.82 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.36/1,004.82 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.36x = 1,004.82 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.36x = 346,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,944.25/670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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