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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 1,010.97 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 1,010.97 and 322.74 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 1,010.97 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/1,010.97 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 1,010.97 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 326,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,280.46/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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