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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.43, 1,007.16 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.43, 1,007.16 and 346.62 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.43 : 1,007.16 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.43/1,007.16 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.43x = 1,007.16 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.43x = 349,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,101.80/671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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