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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.06, 1,010.63 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.06, 1,010.63 and 211.68 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.06 : 1,010.63 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.06/1,010.63 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.06x = 1,010.63 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.06x = 213,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,929.10/674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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