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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 1,013.51 and 638.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 1,013.51 and 638.01 is: 958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 1,013.51 = 638.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/1,013.51 = 638.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 1,013.51 × 638.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 646,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,631.11/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.26

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