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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.18, 1,010.92 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.18, 1,010.92 and 308.73 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.18 : 1,010.92 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.18/1,010.92 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.18x = 1,010.92 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.18x = 312,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,101.33/674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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