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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,011.32 and 452.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,011.32 and 452.00 is: 678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,011.32 = 452.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,011.32 = 452.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,011.32 × 452.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 457,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,118.60/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.02

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