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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 1,012.12 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 1,012.12 and 212.52 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 1,012.12 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/1,012.12 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 1,012.12 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 215,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,091.06/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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