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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,006.29 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,006.29 and 306.05 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,006.29 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,006.29 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,006.29 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 307,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,970.02/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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