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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.86, 1,012.32 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.86, 1,012.32 and 285.03 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.86 : 1,012.32 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.86/1,012.32 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.86x = 1,012.32 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.86x = 288,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,543.79/674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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