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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.77, 1,012.47 and 386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.77, 1,012.47 and 386.23 is: 579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.77 : 1,012.47 = 386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.77/1,012.47 = 386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.77x = 1,012.47 × 386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.77x = 391,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,046.29/674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.53

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