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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 1,009.44 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 1,009.44 and 307.20 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 1,009.44 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/1,009.44 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 1,009.44 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 310,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,099.97/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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