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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 1,011.06 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 1,011.06 and 263.32 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 1,011.06 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/1,011.06 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 1,011.06 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 266,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,232.32/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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