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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.54, 1,010.31 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.54, 1,010.31 and 308.32 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.54 : 1,010.31 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.54/1,010.31 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.54x = 1,010.31 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.54x = 311,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,498.78/673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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