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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,011.66 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,011.66 and 212.29 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,011.66 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,011.66 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,011.66 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 214,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,765.30/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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