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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.43, 1,008.30 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.43, 1,008.30 and 343.01 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.43 : 1,008.30 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.43/1,008.30 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.43x = 1,008.30 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.43x = 345,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,856.02/672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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