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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 1,010.22 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 1,010.22 and 308.45 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 1,010.22 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/1,010.22 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 1,010.22 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 311,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,602.36/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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