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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.46, 1,008.77 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.46, 1,008.77 and 308.55 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.46 : 1,008.77 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.46/1,008.77 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.46x = 1,008.77 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.46x = 311,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,254.44/673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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