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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 1,011.52 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 1,011.52 and 289.52 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 1,011.52 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/1,011.52 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 1,011.52 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 292,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,855.27/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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