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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,011.12 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,011.12 and 211.90 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,011.12 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,011.12 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,011.12 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 214,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,254.59/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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