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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.58, 1,009.06 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.58, 1,009.06 and 307.36 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.58 : 1,009.06 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.58/1,009.06 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.58x = 1,009.06 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.58x = 310,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,144.68/672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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