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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 1,005.80 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 1,005.80 and 305.31 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 1,005.80 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/1,005.80 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 1,005.80 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 307,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,079.27/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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