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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.14, 1,008.93 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.14, 1,008.93 and 307.97 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.14 : 1,008.93 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.14/1,008.93 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.14x = 1,008.93 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.14x = 310,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,715.13/673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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