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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,011.96 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,011.96 and 289.68 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,011.96 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,011.96 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,011.96 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 293,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,144.57/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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