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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,009.63 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,009.63 and 344.29 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,009.63 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,009.63 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,009.63 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 347,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,602.13/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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