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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.75, 1,008.75 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.75, 1,008.75 and 307.22 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.75 : 1,008.75 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.75/1,008.75 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.75x = 1,008.75 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.75x = 309,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,903.13/672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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