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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,007.94 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,007.94 and 306.96 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,007.94 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,007.94 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,007.94 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 309,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,397.26/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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