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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,010.52 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,010.52 and 308.19 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,010.52 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,010.52 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,010.52 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 311,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,432.16/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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