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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.40, 1,005.60 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.40, 1,005.60 and 305.90 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.40 : 1,005.60 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.40/1,005.60 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.40x = 1,005.60 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.40x = 307,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,613.04/670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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