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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,005.20 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,005.20 and 304.95 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,005.20 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,005.20 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,005.20 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 306,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,534.22/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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