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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,006.20 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,006.20 and 305.20 is: 457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,006.20 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,006.20 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,006.20 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 307,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,092.24/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.94

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