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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.10, 1,009.29 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.10, 1,009.29 and 308.13 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.10 : 1,009.29 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.10/1,009.29 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.10x = 1,009.29 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.10x = 310,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,992.53/673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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