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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,010.88 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,010.88 and 308.80 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,010.88 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,010.88 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,010.88 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 312,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,159.74/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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