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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.45, 1,012.07 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.45, 1,012.07 and 263.63 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.45 : 1,012.07 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.45/1,012.07 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.45x = 1,012.07 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.45x = 266,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,811.62/674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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