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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 1,005.62 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 1,005.62 and 345.09 is: 517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 1,005.62 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/1,005.62 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 1,005.62 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 347,031.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,031.45/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.64

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