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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 1,007.35 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 1,007.35 and 306.56 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 1,007.35 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/1,007.35 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 1,007.35 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 308,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,816.50/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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