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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.81, 1,011.50 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.81, 1,011.50 and 284.72 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.81 : 1,011.50 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.81/1,011.50 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.81x = 1,011.50 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.81x = 287,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,987.80/674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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