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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.99, 1,010.64 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.99, 1,010.64 and 308.46 is: 462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.99 : 1,010.64 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.99/1,010.64 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.99x = 1,010.64 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.99x = 311,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,743.33/673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.54

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