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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 1,011.60 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 1,011.60 and 212.25 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 1,011.60 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/1,011.60 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 1,011.60 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 214,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,712.10/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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