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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,008.54 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,008.54 and 307.55 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,008.54 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,008.54 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,008.54 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 310,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,171.43/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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