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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 1,012.10 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 1,012.10 and 310.03 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 1,012.10 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/1,012.10 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 1,012.10 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 313,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,777.28/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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