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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,011.09 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,011.09 and 308.75 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,011.09 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,011.09 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,011.09 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 312,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,174.04/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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