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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.11, 1,012.02 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.11, 1,012.02 and 489.52 is: 734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.11 : 1,012.02 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.11/1,012.02 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.11x = 1,012.02 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.11x = 495,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,404.03/674.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.90

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