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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.21, 1,009.82 and 307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.21, 1,009.82 and 307.90 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.21 : 1,009.82 = 307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.21/1,009.82 = 307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.21x = 1,009.82 × 307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.21x = 310,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,923.58/673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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