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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 1,010.55 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 1,010.55 and 308.93 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 1,010.55 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/1,010.55 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 1,010.55 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 312,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,189.21/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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