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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.04, 1,011.12 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.04, 1,011.12 and 417 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.04 : 1,011.12 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.04/1,011.12 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.04x = 1,011.12 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.04x = 421,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,637.04/674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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