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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 1,008.45 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 1,008.45 and 306.48 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 1,008.45 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/1,008.45 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 1,008.45 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 309,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,073.54/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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