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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 1,005.84 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 1,005.84 and 346.36 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 1,005.84 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/1,005.84 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 1,005.84 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 348,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,382.74/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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