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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.10, 1,005.24 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.10, 1,005.24 and 304.98 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.10 : 1,005.24 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.10/1,005.24 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.10x = 1,005.24 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.10x = 306,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,578.10/670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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