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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 1,005.60 and 305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 1,005.60 and 305.23 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 1,005.60 = 305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/1,005.60 = 305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 1,005.60 × 305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 306,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,939.29/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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