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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.59, 1,011.34 and 431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.59, 1,011.34 and 431.05 is: 646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.59 : 1,011.34 = 431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.59/1,011.34 = 431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.59x = 1,011.34 × 431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.59x = 435,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,938.11/674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.23

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