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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,009.69 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,009.69 and 308.23 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,009.69 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,009.69 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,009.69 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 311,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,213.45/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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