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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.69, 1,011.89 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.69, 1,011.89 and 309.38 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.69 : 1,011.89 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.69/1,011.89 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.69x = 1,011.89 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.69x = 313,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,051.92/674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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