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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.14, 1,008.90 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.14, 1,008.90 and 307.44 is: 460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.14 : 1,008.90 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.14/1,008.90 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.14x = 1,008.90 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.14x = 310,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,176.22/673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.79

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