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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 1,008.72 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 1,008.72 and 308.52 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 1,008.72 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/1,008.72 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 1,008.72 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 311,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,210.29/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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