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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.45, 1,011.63 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.45, 1,011.63 and 212.21 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.45 : 1,011.63 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.45/1,011.63 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.45x = 1,011.63 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.45x = 214,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,678.00/674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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