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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 1,006.64 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 1,006.64 and 306.20 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 1,006.64 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/1,006.64 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 1,006.64 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 308,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,231.64/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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