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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 1,007.64 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 1,007.64 and 306.35 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 1,007.64 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/1,007.64 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 1,007.64 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 308,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,690.51/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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