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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,006.04 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,006.04 and 305.08 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,006.04 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,006.04 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,006.04 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 306,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,922.68/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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