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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.16, 1,007.92 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.16, 1,007.92 and 306.48 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.16 : 1,007.92 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.16/1,007.92 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.16x = 1,007.92 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.16x = 308,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,907.32/672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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