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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 1,008.22 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 1,008.22 and 306.56 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 1,008.22 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/1,008.22 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 1,008.22 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 309,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,079.92/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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