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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.04, 1,011.08 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.04, 1,011.08 and 308.76 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.04 : 1,011.08 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.04/1,011.08 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.04x = 1,011.08 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.04x = 312,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,181.06/674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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