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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.07, 1,011.06 and 283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.07, 1,011.06 and 283.90 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.07 : 1,011.06 = 283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.07/1,011.06 = 283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.07x = 1,011.06 × 283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.07x = 287,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,039.93/674.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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