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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 1,011.39 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 1,011.39 and 308.86 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 1,011.39 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/1,011.39 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 1,011.39 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 312,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,377.92/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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