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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,006.35 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,006.35 and 305.46 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,006.35 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,006.35 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,006.35 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 307,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,399.67/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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