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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 1,011.59 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 1,011.59 and 284.28 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 1,011.59 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/1,011.59 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 1,011.59 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 287,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,573.38/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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