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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.24, 1,004.46 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.24, 1,004.46 and 304.84 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.24 : 1,004.46 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.24/1,004.46 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.24x = 1,004.46 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.24x = 306,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,199.59/670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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