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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 1,008.14 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 1,008.14 and 302.11 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 1,008.14 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/1,008.14 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 1,008.14 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 304,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,565.14/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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