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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 1,012.04 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 1,012.04 and 264.12 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 1,012.04 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/1,012.04 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 1,012.04 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 267,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,293.62/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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