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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 1,011.96 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 1,011.96 and 289.84 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 1,011.96 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/1,011.96 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 1,011.96 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 293,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,306.49/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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