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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.66, 1,006.49 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.66, 1,006.49 and 305.69 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.66 : 1,006.49 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.66/1,006.49 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.66x = 1,006.49 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.66x = 307,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,673.93/670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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