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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,010.70 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,010.70 and 309.15 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,010.70 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,010.70 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,010.70 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 312,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,457.91/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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