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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 1,012.02 and 416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 1,012.02 and 416.41 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 1,012.02 = 416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/1,012.02 = 416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 1,012.02 × 416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 421,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,415.25/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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