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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 1,012.23 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 1,012.23 and 264.24 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 1,012.23 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/1,012.23 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 1,012.23 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 267,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,471.66/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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