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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 1,011.54 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 1,011.54 and 431.24 is: 646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 1,011.54 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/1,011.54 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 1,011.54 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 436,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,216.51/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.28

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