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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 1,009.62 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 1,009.62 and 308.17 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 1,009.62 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/1,009.62 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 1,009.62 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 311,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,134.60/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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