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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 1,011.78 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 1,011.78 and 309.05 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 1,011.78 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/1,011.78 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 1,011.78 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 312,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,684.00/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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