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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.46, 1,009.36 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.46, 1,009.36 and 307.50 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.46 : 1,009.36 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.46/1,009.36 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.46x = 1,009.36 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.46x = 310,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,378.20/672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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