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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.42, 1,006.08 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.42, 1,006.08 and 346.02 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.42 : 1,006.08 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.42/1,006.08 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.42x = 1,006.08 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.42x = 348,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,123.80/670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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