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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,007.04 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,007.04 and 305.96 is: 458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,007.04 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,007.04 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,007.04 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 308,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,113.96/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.72

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