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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 1,010.03 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 1,010.03 and 308.18 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 1,010.03 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/1,010.03 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 1,010.03 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 311,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,264.45/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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