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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,011.96 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,011.96 and 289.92 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,011.96 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,011.96 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,011.96 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 293,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,387.44/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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