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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 1,012.20 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 1,012.20 and 431.80 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 1,012.20 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/1,012.20 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 1,012.20 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 437,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,067.96/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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