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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 1,008.28 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 1,008.28 and 307.02 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 1,008.28 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/1,008.28 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 1,008.28 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 309,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,566.29/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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