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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,011.18 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,011.18 and 308.71 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,011.18 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,011.18 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,011.18 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 312,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,161.38/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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