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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 1,007.54 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 1,007.54 and 306.21 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 1,007.54 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/1,007.54 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 1,007.54 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 308,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,522.22/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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