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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 1,006.63 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 1,006.63 and 346.60 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 1,006.63 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/1,006.63 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 1,006.63 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 348,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,897.96/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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