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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,010.94 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,010.94 and 430.24 is: 645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,010.94 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,010.94 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,010.94 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 434,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,946.83/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.25

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