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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.39, 1,009.70 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.39, 1,009.70 and 344.62 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.39 : 1,009.70 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.39/1,009.70 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.39x = 1,009.70 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.39x = 347,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,957.97/674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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