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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.97, 1,005.63 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.97, 1,005.63 and 305.39 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.97 : 1,005.63 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.97/1,005.63 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.97x = 1,005.63 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.97x = 307,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,109.35/670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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