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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.30, 1,011.02 and 442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.30, 1,011.02 and 442.91 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.30 : 1,011.02 = 442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.30/1,011.02 = 442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.30x = 1,011.02 × 442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.30x = 447,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,783.60/674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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