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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,010.55 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,010.55 and 309.74 is: 463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,010.55 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,010.55 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,010.55 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 313,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,005.33/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.96

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