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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.06, 1,004.58 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.06, 1,004.58 and 304.78 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.06 : 1,004.58 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.06/1,004.58 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.06x = 1,004.58 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.06x = 306,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,175.89/670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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