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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,012.04 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,012.04 and 385.62 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,012.04 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,012.04 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,012.04 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 390,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,262.86/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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