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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 1,007.58 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 1,007.58 and 306.44 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 1,007.58 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/1,007.58 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 1,007.58 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 308,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,762.82/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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