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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.28, 1,008.15 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.28, 1,008.15 and 306.97 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.28 : 1,008.15 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.28/1,008.15 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.28x = 1,008.15 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.28x = 309,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,471.81/672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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