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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.29, 1,011.30 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.29, 1,011.30 and 308.99 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.29 : 1,011.30 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.29/1,011.30 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.29x = 1,011.30 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.29x = 312,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,480.55/674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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