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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,011.80 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,011.80 and 289.75 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,011.80 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,011.80 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,011.80 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 293,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,169.05/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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