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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 1,012.19 and 284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 1,012.19 and 284.67 is: 427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,012.19 = 284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,012.19 = 284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,012.19 × 284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 288,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,140.13/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.14

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