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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 1,008.25 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 1,008.25 and 306.86 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 1,008.25 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/1,008.25 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 1,008.25 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 309,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,391.60/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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