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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 1,006.26 and 305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 1,006.26 and 305.95 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 1,006.26 = 305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/1,006.26 = 305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 1,006.26 × 305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 307,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,865.25/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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