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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.84, 1,012.57 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.84, 1,012.57 and 309.63 is: 464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.84 : 1,012.57 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.84/1,012.57 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.84x = 1,012.57 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.84x = 313,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,525.07/674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.59

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