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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,007.06 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,007.06 and 305.96 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,007.06 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,007.06 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,007.06 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 308,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,118.55/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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