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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 1,011.45 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 1,011.45 and 263.45 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 1,011.45 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/1,011.45 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 1,011.45 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 266,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,466.50/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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