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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.47, 1,011.71 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.47, 1,011.71 and 385.99 is: 578.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.47 : 1,011.71 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.47/1,011.71 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.47x = 1,011.71 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.47x = 390,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,509.94/674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.99

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