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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 1,012.31 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 1,012.31 and 323.45 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 1,012.31 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/1,012.31 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 1,012.31 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 327,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,431.67/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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