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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 1,006.44 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 1,006.44 and 305.48 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 1,006.44 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/1,006.44 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 1,006.44 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 307,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,447.29/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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