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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.01, 1,010.62 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.01, 1,010.62 and 308.60 is: 462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.01 : 1,010.62 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.01/1,010.62 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.01x = 1,010.62 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.01x = 311,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,875.79/674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.72

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