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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 1,006.45 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 1,006.45 and 300.97 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 1,006.45 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/1,006.45 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 1,006.45 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 302,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,911.76/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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