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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.68, 1,006.02 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.68, 1,006.02 and 305.88 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.68 : 1,006.02 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.68/1,006.02 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.68x = 1,006.02 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.68x = 307,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,717.63/670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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