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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.65, 1,011.99 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.65, 1,011.99 and 212.38 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.65 : 1,011.99 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.65/1,011.99 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.65x = 1,011.99 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.65x = 214,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,926.44/674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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