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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.87, 1,009.52 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.87, 1,009.52 and 307.56 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.87 : 1,009.52 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.87/1,009.52 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.87x = 1,009.52 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.87x = 310,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,486.43/672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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