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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,005.62 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,005.62 and 305.78 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,005.62 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,005.62 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,005.62 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 307,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,491.93/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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