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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 1,010.22 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 1,010.22 and 309.52 is: 463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 1,010.22 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/1,010.22 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 1,010.22 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 312,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,683.29/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.63

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