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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.74, 1,012.38 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.74, 1,012.38 and 212.59 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.74 : 1,012.38 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.74/1,012.38 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.74x = 1,012.38 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.74x = 215,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,221.86/674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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