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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.69, 1,011.22 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.69, 1,011.22 and 289.13 is: 433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.69 : 1,011.22 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.69/1,011.22 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.69x = 1,011.22 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.69x = 292,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,368.26/674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.34

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