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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,011.99 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,011.99 and 332.74 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,011.99 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,011.99 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,011.99 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 336,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,729.55/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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