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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,010.96 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,010.96 and 308.97 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,010.96 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,010.96 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,010.96 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 312,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,356.31/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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