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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.27, 1,011.14 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.27, 1,011.14 and 308.80 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.27 : 1,011.14 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.27/1,011.14 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.27x = 1,011.14 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.27x = 312,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,240.03/674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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