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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,012.02 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,012.02 and 289.56 is: 434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,012.02 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,012.02 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,012.02 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 293,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,040.51/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.44

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