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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,010.61 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,010.61 and 303.75 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,010.61 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,010.61 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,010.61 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 306,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,972.79/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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