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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,004.54 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,004.54 and 345.48 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,004.54 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,004.54 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,004.54 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 347,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,048.48/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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