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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.83, 1,007.59 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.83, 1,007.59 and 306.72 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.83 : 1,007.59 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.83/1,007.59 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.83x = 1,007.59 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.83x = 309,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,048.00/671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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