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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,005.12 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,005.12 and 305.04 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,005.12 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,005.12 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,005.12 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 306,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,601.80/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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