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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 1,011.61 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 1,011.61 and 263.83 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 1,011.61 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/1,011.61 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 1,011.61 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 266,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,886.69/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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