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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 1,009.80 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 1,009.80 and 308.28 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 1,009.80 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/1,009.80 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 1,009.80 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 311,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,301.14/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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