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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,011.66 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,011.66 and 309.45 is: 463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,011.66 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,011.66 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,011.66 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 313,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,058.19/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.87

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