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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,012.28 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,012.28 and 263.94 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,012.28 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,012.28 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,012.28 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 267,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,179.86/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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