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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.43, 1,005.49 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.43, 1,005.49 and 341.16 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.43 : 1,005.49 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.43/1,005.49 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.43x = 1,005.49 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.43x = 343,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,032.97/670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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