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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.54, 1,011.81 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.54, 1,011.81 and 309.14 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.54 : 1,011.81 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.54/1,011.81 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.54x = 1,011.81 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.54x = 312,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,790.94/674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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