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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 1,010.60 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 1,010.60 and 309.78 is: 464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 1,010.60 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/1,010.60 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 1,010.60 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 313,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,063.67/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.02

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