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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.84, 1,006.86 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.84, 1,006.86 and 305.56 is: 458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.84 : 1,006.86 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.84/1,006.86 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.84x = 1,006.86 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.84x = 307,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,656.14/670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.61

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