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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 1,012.64 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 1,012.64 and 285 is: 427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 1,012.64 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/1,012.64 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 1,012.64 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 288,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,602.40/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.62

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