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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 1,005.58 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 1,005.58 and 231.73 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 1,005.58 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/1,005.58 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 1,005.58 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 233,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,023.05/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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