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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 1,009.24 and 307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 1,009.24 and 307.57 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 1,009.24 = 307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/1,009.24 = 307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 1,009.24 × 307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 310,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,411.95/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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