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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.06, 1,010.28 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.06, 1,010.28 and 288.50 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.06 : 1,010.28 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.06/1,010.28 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.06x = 1,010.28 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.06x = 291,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,465.78/674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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