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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.63, 1,011.95 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.63, 1,011.95 and 212.48 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.63 : 1,011.95 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.63/1,011.95 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.63x = 1,011.95 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.63x = 215,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,018.07/674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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