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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,009.80 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,009.80 and 308.43 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,009.80 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,009.80 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,009.80 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 311,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,452.61/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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