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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,010.70 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,010.70 and 385.28 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,010.70 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,010.70 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,010.70 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 389,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,402.50/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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