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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.81, 1,006.06 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.81, 1,006.06 and 300.42 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.81 : 1,006.06 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.81/1,006.06 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.81x = 1,006.06 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.81x = 302,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,240.55/670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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