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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.85, 1,004.12 and 345.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.85, 1,004.12 and 345.77 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.85 : 1,004.12 = 345.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.85/1,004.12 = 345.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.85x = 1,004.12 × 345.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.85x = 347,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,192.84/670.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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