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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 1,012.11 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 1,012.11 and 424.82 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 1,012.11 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/1,012.11 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 1,012.11 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 429,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,959.51/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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