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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,010.58 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,010.58 and 308.43 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,010.58 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,010.58 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,010.58 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 311,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,693.19/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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