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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,011.52 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,011.52 and 309.12 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,011.52 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,011.52 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,011.52 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 312,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,681.06/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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