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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 1,007.51 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 1,007.51 and 306.18 is: 458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 1,007.51 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/1,007.51 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 1,007.51 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 308,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,477.88/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.84

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