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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 1,011.93 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 1,011.93 and 309.18 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 1,011.93 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/1,011.93 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 1,011.93 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 312,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,868.52/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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