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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,005.49 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,005.49 and 305.07 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,005.49 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,005.49 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,005.49 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 306,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,744.83/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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