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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.73, 1,005.71 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.73, 1,005.71 and 231.77 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.73 : 1,005.71 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.73/1,005.71 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.73x = 1,005.71 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.73x = 233,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,093.41/670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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