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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 1,007.33 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 1,007.33 and 306.24 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 1,007.33 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/1,007.33 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 1,007.33 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 308,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,483.21/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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