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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.58, 1,005.51 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.58, 1,005.51 and 305.45 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.58 : 1,005.51 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.58/1,005.51 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.58x = 1,005.51 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.58x = 307,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,133.03/670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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