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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 1,012.48 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 1,012.48 and 263.82 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 1,012.48 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/1,012.48 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 1,012.48 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 267,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,112.47/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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