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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 1,012.39 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 1,012.39 and 264.05 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 1,012.39 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/1,012.39 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 1,012.39 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 267,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,323.45/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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