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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 1,012.29 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 1,012.29 and 264.35 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 1,012.29 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/1,012.29 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 1,012.29 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 267,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,593.80/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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