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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 1,012.01 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 1,012.01 and 212.49 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 1,012.01 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/1,012.01 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 1,012.01 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 215,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,042.00/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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