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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 1,008.86 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 1,008.86 and 308.61 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 1,008.86 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/1,008.86 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 1,008.86 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 311,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,347.68/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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