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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.60, 1,012.04 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.60, 1,012.04 and 212.51 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.60 : 1,012.04 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.60/1,012.04 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.60x = 1,012.04 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.60x = 215,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,062.50/674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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