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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 1,009.44 and 308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 1,009.44 and 308.47 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 1,009.44 = 308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/1,009.44 = 308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 1,009.44 × 308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 311,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,381.96/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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