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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,011.01 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,011.01 and 308.67 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,011.01 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,011.01 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,011.01 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 312,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,068.46/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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