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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 1,007.60 and 307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 1,007.60 and 307.77 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 1,007.60 = 307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/1,007.60 = 307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 1,007.60 × 307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 310,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,107.51/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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