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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,005.81 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,005.81 and 346.44 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,005.81 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,005.81 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,005.81 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 348,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,452.82/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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