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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.17, 1,011.49 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.17, 1,011.49 and 212.02 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.17 : 1,011.49 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.17/1,011.49 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.17x = 1,011.49 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.17x = 214,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,453.05/674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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