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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,006.93 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,006.93 and 346.58 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,006.93 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,006.93 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,006.93 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 348,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,980.97/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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