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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,009.98 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,009.98 and 307.92 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,009.98 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,009.98 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,009.98 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 310,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,993.04/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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