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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.29, 1,010.90 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.29, 1,010.90 and 417.25 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.29 : 1,010.90 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.29/1,010.90 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.29x = 1,010.90 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.29x = 421,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,795.94/674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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