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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 1,009 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 1,009 and 307.41 is: 461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 1,009 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/1,009 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 1,009 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 310,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,176.69/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.18

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