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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 1,006.59 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 1,006.59 and 305.75 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 1,006.59 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/1,006.59 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 1,006.59 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 307,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,764.89/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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