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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005 and 304.64 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 306,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,163.20/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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