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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 1,011.83 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 1,011.83 and 284.22 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 1,011.83 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/1,011.83 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 1,011.83 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 287,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,580.90/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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