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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,010.16 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,010.16 and 308.04 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,010.16 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,010.16 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,010.16 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 311,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,169.69/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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