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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.70, 1,006.50 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.70, 1,006.50 and 346.62 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.70 : 1,006.50 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.70/1,006.50 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.70x = 1,006.50 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.70x = 348,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,873.03/671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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