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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.54, 1,005.81 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.54, 1,005.81 and 305.32 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.54 : 1,005.81 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.54/1,005.81 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.54x = 1,005.81 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.54x = 307,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,093.91/670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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