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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 1,012.14 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 1,012.14 and 431.50 is: 647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 1,012.14 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/1,012.14 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 1,012.14 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 436,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,738.41/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.12

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