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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.55, 1,004.40 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.55, 1,004.40 and 304.43 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.55 : 1,004.40 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.55/1,004.40 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.55x = 1,004.40 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.55x = 305,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,764.47/670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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