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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 1,005.94 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 1,005.94 and 231.69 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 1,005.94 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/1,005.94 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 1,005.94 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 233,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,070.30/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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