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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,009.62 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,009.62 and 302.82 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,009.62 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,009.62 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,009.62 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 305,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,733.13/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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