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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.37, 1,007.23 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.37, 1,007.23 and 306.07 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.37 : 1,007.23 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.37/1,007.23 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.37x = 1,007.23 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.37x = 308,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,282.89/671.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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