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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 1,007.59 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 1,007.59 and 306.33 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 1,007.59 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/1,007.59 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 1,007.59 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 308,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,655.04/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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