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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 1,007.92 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 1,007.92 and 306.46 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 1,007.92 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/1,007.92 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 1,007.92 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 308,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,881.41/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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