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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 1,010.01 and 384.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 1,010.01 and 384.99 is: 576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 1,010.01 = 384.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/1,010.01 = 384.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 1,010.01 × 384.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 388,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,843.75/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.55

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