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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,012.38 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,012.38 and 309.84 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,012.38 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,012.38 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,012.38 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 313,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,675.82/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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