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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.35, 1,010.77 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.35, 1,010.77 and 284.23 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.35 : 1,010.77 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.35/1,010.77 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.35x = 1,010.77 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.35x = 287,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,291.16/674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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