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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.81, 1,008.45 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.81, 1,008.45 and 306.84 is: 459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.81 : 1,008.45 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.81/1,008.45 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.81x = 1,008.45 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.81x = 309,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,430.91/672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.91

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