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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,006.73 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,006.73 and 301.13 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,006.73 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,006.73 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,006.73 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 303,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,150.63/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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