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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.12, 1,010.82 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.12, 1,010.82 and 432.38 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.12 : 1,010.82 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.12/1,010.82 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.12x = 1,010.82 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.12x = 437,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,058.35/674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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