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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 1,012.46 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 1,012.46 and 309.80 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 1,012.46 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/1,012.46 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 1,012.46 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 313,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,653.50/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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