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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,008.10 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,008.10 and 306.60 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,008.10 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,008.10 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,008.10 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 309,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,083.46/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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