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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,012.27 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,012.27 and 264.03 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,012.27 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,012.27 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,012.27 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 267,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,269.65/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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