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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,011.81 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,011.81 and 284.42 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,011.81 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,011.81 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,011.81 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 287,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,779.00/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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