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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 1,011.66 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 1,011.66 and 309.04 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 1,011.66 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/1,011.66 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 1,011.66 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 312,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,643.41/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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