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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.35, 1,011.91 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.35, 1,011.91 and 263.46 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.35 : 1,011.91 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.35/1,011.91 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.35x = 1,011.91 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.35x = 266,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,597.81/674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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