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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.14, 1,006.86 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.14, 1,006.86 and 306.02 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.14 : 1,006.86 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.14/1,006.86 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.14x = 1,006.86 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.14x = 308,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,119.30/671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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