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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 1,008.04 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 1,008.04 and 306.77 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 1,008.04 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/1,008.04 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 1,008.04 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 309,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,235.80/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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