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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.45, 1,006.95 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.45, 1,006.95 and 232.61 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.45 : 1,006.95 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.45/1,006.95 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.45x = 1,006.95 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.45x = 234,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,226.64/671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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