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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,013.07 and 346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,013.07 and 346.15 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,013.07 = 346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,013.07 = 346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,013.07 × 346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 350,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,673.90/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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