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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.03, 1,007.78 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.03, 1,007.78 and 306.18 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.03 : 1,007.78 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.03/1,007.78 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.03x = 1,007.78 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.03x = 308,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,560.55/672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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