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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,003.55 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,003.55 and 345.40 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,003.55 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,003.55 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,003.55 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 346,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,622.02/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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