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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,005.17 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,005.17 and 304.92 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,005.17 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,005.17 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,005.17 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 306,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,494.91/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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