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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 1,011.02 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 1,011.02 and 308.88 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 1,011.02 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/1,011.02 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 1,011.02 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 312,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,282.31/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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