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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 1,011.91 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 1,011.91 and 309.70 is: 464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 1,011.91 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/1,011.91 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 1,011.91 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 313,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,388.53/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.55

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