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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.43, 1,007.22 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.43, 1,007.22 and 307.52 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.43 : 1,007.22 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.43/1,007.22 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.43x = 1,007.22 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.43x = 309,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,740.29/672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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