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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.66, 1,005.04 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.66, 1,005.04 and 304.82 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.66 : 1,005.04 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.66/1,005.04 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.66x = 1,005.04 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.66x = 306,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,356.29/670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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