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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.45, 1,012.00 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.45, 1,012.00 and 284.54 is: 426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.45 : 1,012.00 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.45/1,012.00 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.45x = 1,012.00 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.45x = 287,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,956.30/674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.95

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