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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 1,006.40 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 1,006.40 and 305.70 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 1,006.40 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/1,006.40 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 1,006.40 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 307,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,656.48/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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