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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,011.29 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,011.29 and 283.88 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,011.29 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,011.29 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,011.29 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 287,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,078.53/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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