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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,006.52 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,006.52 and 346.47 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,006.52 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,006.52 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,006.52 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 348,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,727.25/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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