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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.69, 1,012.03 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.69, 1,012.03 and 212.50 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.69 : 1,012.03 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.69/1,012.03 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.69x = 1,012.03 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.69x = 215,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,055.31/674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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