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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,011.81 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,011.81 and 289.50 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,011.81 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,011.81 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,011.81 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 292,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,919.00/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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