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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,008.92 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,008.92 and 307.89 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,008.92 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,008.92 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,008.92 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 310,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,631.33/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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