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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,011.67 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,011.67 and 212.19 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,011.67 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,011.67 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,011.67 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 214,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,665.73/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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