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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.64, 1,010.94 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.64, 1,010.94 and 308.20 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.64 : 1,010.94 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.64/1,010.94 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.64x = 1,010.94 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.64x = 311,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,571.71/673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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