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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 1,012.91 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 1,012.91 and 350.46 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 1,012.91 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/1,012.91 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 1,012.91 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 354,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,982.69/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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