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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 1,008.05 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 1,008.05 and 348.40 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 1,008.05 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/1,008.05 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 1,008.05 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 351,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,204.62/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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