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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.44, 1,009.78 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.44, 1,009.78 and 308.02 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.44 : 1,009.78 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.44/1,009.78 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.44x = 1,009.78 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.44x = 311,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,032.44/673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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