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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.29, 1,007.36 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.29, 1,007.36 and 301.10 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.29 : 1,007.36 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.29/1,007.36 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.29x = 1,007.36 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.29x = 303,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,316.10/671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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