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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 1,006.17 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 1,006.17 and 305.56 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 1,006.17 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/1,006.17 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 1,006.17 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 307,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,445.31/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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