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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 1,011.57 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 1,011.57 and 309.09 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 1,011.57 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/1,011.57 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 1,011.57 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 312,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,663.54/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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