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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 1,005.48 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 1,005.48 and 346.05 is: 518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 1,005.48 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/1,005.48 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 1,005.48 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 347,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,946.35/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.66

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