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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,011.44 and 284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,011.44 and 284.17 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,011.44 = 284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,011.44 = 284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,011.44 × 284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 287,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,419.48/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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