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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 1,006.08 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 1,006.08 and 305.25 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 1,006.08 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/1,006.08 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 1,006.08 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 307,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,105.92/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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