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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 1,006.07 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 1,006.07 and 304.38 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 1,006.07 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/1,006.07 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 1,006.07 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 306,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,226.06/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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