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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 1,006.38 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 1,006.38 and 305.84 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 1,006.38 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/1,006.38 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 1,006.38 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 307,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,791.26/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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