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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.49, 1,008.35 and 306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.49, 1,008.35 and 306.93 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.49 : 1,008.35 = 306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.49/1,008.35 = 306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.49x = 1,008.35 × 306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.49x = 309,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,492.87/672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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