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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 1,010.60 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 1,010.60 and 303.85 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 1,010.60 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/1,010.60 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 1,010.60 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 307,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,070.81/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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