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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,010.60 and 430.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,010.60 and 430.55 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,010.60 = 430.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,010.60 = 430.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,010.60 × 430.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 435,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,111.68/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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