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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 1,006.62 and 305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 1,006.62 and 305.62 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 1,006.62 = 305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/1,006.62 = 305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 1,006.62 × 305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 307,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,643.20/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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