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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 1,012.05 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 1,012.05 and 263.80 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 1,012.05 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/1,012.05 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 1,012.05 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 266,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,976.26/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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