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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,011.58 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,011.58 and 309.08 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,011.58 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,011.58 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,011.58 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 312,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,659.15/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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