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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 1,008.45 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 1,008.45 and 307.02 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 1,008.45 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/1,008.45 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 1,008.45 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 309,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,614.32/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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