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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.94, 1,012.38 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.94, 1,012.38 and 386.58 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.94 : 1,012.38 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.94/1,012.38 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.94x = 1,012.38 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.94x = 391,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,365.86/674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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