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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.07, 1,011.12 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.07, 1,011.12 and 308.98 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.07 : 1,011.12 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.07/1,011.12 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.07x = 1,011.12 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.07x = 312,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,415.86/674.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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