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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.76, 1,010.24 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.76, 1,010.24 and 308.35 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.76 : 1,010.24 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.76/1,010.24 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.76x = 1,010.24 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.76x = 311,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,505.75/673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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