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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,011.75 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,011.75 and 385.96 is: 578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,011.75 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,011.75 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,011.75 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 390,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,495.03/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.94

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