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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.61, 1,008.85 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.61, 1,008.85 and 307.30 is: 460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.61 : 1,008.85 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.61/1,008.85 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.61x = 1,008.85 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.61x = 310,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,019.61/672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.92

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