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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.93, 1,010.77 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.93, 1,010.77 and 308.63 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.93 : 1,010.77 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.93/1,010.77 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.93x = 1,010.77 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.93x = 311,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,955.70/673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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