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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.49, 1,011.62 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.49, 1,011.62 and 212.32 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.49 : 1,011.62 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.49/1,011.62 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.49x = 1,011.62 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.49x = 214,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,788.95/674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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