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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,010.54 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,010.54 and 308.41 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,010.54 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,010.54 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,010.54 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 311,658.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,658.89/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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