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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,010.01 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,010.01 and 308.08 is: 462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,010.01 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,010.01 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,010.01 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 311,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,161.29/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.17

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