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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 1,008.01 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 1,008.01 and 306.67 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 1,008.01 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/1,008.01 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 1,008.01 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 309,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,126.43/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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