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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,012.28 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,012.28 and 284.98 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,012.28 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,012.28 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,012.28 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 288,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,479.55/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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