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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,008.02 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,008.02 and 308.05 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,008.02 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,008.02 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,008.02 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 310,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,520.28/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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