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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 1,011.32 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 1,011.32 and 284.35 is: 426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 1,011.32 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/1,011.32 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 1,011.32 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 287,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,570.63/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.23

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