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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.41, 1,012.02 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.41, 1,012.02 and 431.02 is: 646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.41 : 1,012.02 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.41/1,012.02 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.41x = 1,012.02 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.41x = 436,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,200.86/674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.79

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