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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.38, 1,011.21 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.38, 1,011.21 and 289.42 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.38 : 1,011.21 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.38/1,011.21 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.38x = 1,011.21 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.38x = 292,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,664.40/674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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