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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.53, 1,011.79 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.53, 1,011.79 and 284.55 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.53 : 1,011.79 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.53/1,011.79 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.53x = 1,011.79 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.53x = 287,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,901.41/674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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