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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.07, 1,010.77 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.07, 1,010.77 and 308.55 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.07 : 1,010.77 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.07/1,010.77 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.07x = 1,010.77 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.07x = 311,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,873.08/674.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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