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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.51, 1,010.65 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.51, 1,010.65 and 308.30 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.51 : 1,010.65 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.51/1,010.65 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.51x = 1,010.65 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.51x = 311,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,578.34/673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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