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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,011.60 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,011.60 and 289.44 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,011.60 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,011.60 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,011.60 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 292,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,797.50/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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