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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.10, 1,004.49 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.10, 1,004.49 and 346.02 is: 517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.10 : 1,004.49 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.10/1,004.49 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.10x = 1,004.49 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.10x = 347,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,573.63/671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.92

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