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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 1,012.02 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 1,012.02 and 385.50 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 1,012.02 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/1,012.02 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 1,012.02 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 390,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,133.71/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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