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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 1,012.44 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 1,012.44 and 419.34 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 1,012.44 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/1,012.44 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 1,012.44 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 424,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,556.59/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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