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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 1,011.89 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 1,011.89 and 289.86 is: 434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 1,011.89 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/1,011.89 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 1,011.89 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 293,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,299.93/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.77

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