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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 1,011.40 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 1,011.40 and 289.50 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 1,011.40 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/1,011.40 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 1,011.40 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 292,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,800.30/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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