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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,010.52 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,010.52 and 308.72 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,010.52 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,010.52 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,010.52 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 311,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,967.73/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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